Take a sneak peek inside the March/April 2023 issue of British Cinematographer

The March/April issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about what’s inside our very latest action-packed edition now by reading on…

EBEN BOLTER BSC ON THE LAST OF US

In our latest cover story special, Eben Bolter BSC shares insight into his year of creative adventure in Canada when he took on his dream job helping adapt beloved video game The Last of Us for a television audience.

Speaking to Zoe Mutter in a fascinating interview, he discusses his approach to lensing three episodes of varying tone and narrative.

EVENT REVIEW

It’s certainly been a couple of months to remember with an action-packed schedule of events and awards ceremonies. We relive all the action from the BSC Awards, BSC Expo, BAFTAs and Oscars.

MEE THE NEW WAVE… TASHA BACK

Fresh from lensing her latest feature, Girl, Tasha Back shares her lifelong love of the visual image and the challenges of climbing the camera department ladder.

ROBERT RICHARDSON ASC ON EMANCIPATION

Set in Louisiana in the 1860s after President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation to end most slavery in the United States, historical action thriller Emancipation tells the story of a runaway slave’s escape from the plantation owners that nearly killed him.

Robert Richardson ASC discusses how he and director Antoine Fuqua were led into new territory – venturing into swamps and braving the battlefield – to bring the story to life.

MATTHEW LIBATIQUE ASC ON THE WHALE

Mesmerised by the play The Whale, director Darren Aronofsky set his sights on translating the story of regret, transformation, and salvation from stage to screen.

It was Matthew Libatique ASC who was trusted with lensing the intimate tale. He tells us all about his experiences bringing the film to life.

OONA MENGES ON LOLA

“The film felt like a really timely warning. It felt like a film about love at a time in our world when we really need that, and a warning of how ugly we can get.”

DP Oona Menges discusses her time shooting LOLA which offered a fascinating premise that allowed her to do some cinematographic time-travelling – and have a ball while doing so!

KARIM HUSSAIN CSC ON INFINITY POOL

Canadian cinematographer Karim Hussain CSC shares his passion for the horror genre, and how Infinity Pool marks the next part of a visual trilogy where rules and practical techniques established through earlier collaborations with writer-director Brandon Cronenberg were taken to new heights.

STEPHEN MURPHY BSC ISC AND ANGUS MITCHELL ON BLUE LIGHTS

Stephen Murphy BSC ISC and Angus Mitchell discuss taking an innovative approach when shooting the fast-paced police drama Blue Lights on a limited budget.

ASHLEY BARRON ACS ON DANGEROUS LIAISONS

Cinematographer Ashley Barron ACS tells us how she was able to add her own creative stamp in her lensing of the second block of Dangerous Liaisons.

JAMIE D. RAMSAY SASC ON LIVING

Tasked with breathing new life into a Kurosawa masterpiece, Jamie D. Ramsay SASC relished the challenge of crafting Living’s carefully composed look.

The cinematographer lifts the curtain on his work on the film, which reunited him with director Oliver Hermanus.

HERE’S WHAT ELSE YOU’LL FIND INSIDE OUR LATEST ISSUE…

We share behind-the-scenes insight into Andrew Commis ACS’s and Rick Rifici’s work on Blueback; and Joe Saade’s lensing of Joyland.

In Tech-nique, our focus is on cranes which give productions an opportunity to reach new cinematic heights. Cinematographers share how they’ve used them for success on their latest projects.

In Train to Gain, we take a look at the second BSC Education Masterclass which, led by a selection of award-winning DPs, marked a study weekend with a star-studded difference.

As the whirlwind of awards season is capped by the Oscars, Christopher Ross BSC recognises the masterful creative and technical endeavours of our industry.

In Letter From America, Steven Poster ASC takes time to reflect on the importance of vision – both physical and creative – to the craft as he recovers from surgery.

In IMAGO News, Kurt Brazda and Dr. Cristina Busch reveal how the EU’s move to enable competition and antitrust law collective bargaining for solo self-employed is a positive step forward for film and TV industry creatives in Europe.

Adam Etherington BSC reveals how he decided on the perfect lenses to capture two different timeframes on Disney’s high-octane comedy Wedding Season.

In the latest excerpt of our new BSC Heritage Series, our focus is on the BSC’s first female member, Sue Gibson BSC, who was a pioneering high-flyer both on and off set.

Shooting dry-for-wet in Cape Town, co-cinematographers Mark Zibert and Eric Kaskens, along with colourist Wade Odlum, reveal how they created an evocative watery atmosphere for a leading museum’s short film in Commercial Break.

In GBCT News, we look at how the Guild are building on Dee Edwards’ remarkable legacy of education and mentorship as they forge ahead with their successful trainee scheme.

There’s also our comprehensive rundown of what DPs are currently shooting, plus much, much more!

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*Issue 116 will only be received in printed format by those with an active ‘Print’ or ‘Print & Digital’ subscription purchased before 29th March 2023. Any new ‘Print’ or ‘Print & Digital’ subscription purchases made from 29th March 2023 onwards will NOT receive this issue in print as part of their purchase.